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AgriStability
Financial support for large farm income declines
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 26, 2026
- Closing date : April 28, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
AgriStability provides financial support to help producers manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions. For the 2026 program year, the enrolment deadline is April 30, 2026 and new optional features include pasture-related feed costs as an allowable expense, tax-aligned reference margins, and coverage notices.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : January 26, 2026
- Closing date : April 28, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Coverage for large farm income declines.
- Risk management for production loss, rising costs, and adverse market conditions.
- Interim and targeted advance payments on future benefits.
- Adjustments to reference margins when farm size or structure changes.
Documents Needed
- Income tax and supplementary information
- AgriStability enrolment or program forms
- Supporting records for inventories, receivables and payables
- Direct deposit request form, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian farm operations.
- Producers of agricultural commodities.
- Farms in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, and Yukon.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses farming outside Canada.
- Aquaculture operations.
- Peat moss, cannabis except industrial hemp, and wild game reserve operations.
- Businesses focused on resale of purchased commodities or inputs.
Eligible expenses
- Allowable income and expense items directly related to producing and selling agricultural commodities.
- Inventory, accounts receivable and payable, purchased inputs, and deferrals used in margin calculations.
- Pasture rental or lease costs for grazing, starting in 2026.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Farming activities outside Canada.
- Aquaculture, peat moss, cannabis except industrial hemp, and wild game reserves.
- Resales of purchased commodities and inputs.
- Advertising and marketing costs, legal and accounting fees, and capital costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Ontario
- Quebec
- Prince Edward Island
- Manitoba
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- New Brunswick
- Northwest Territories
- Yukon
Processing and Agreement
- SCIC reviews the financial and supplemental information submitted for the application.
- If information is missing or unclear, additional details may be requested before processing continues.
- A Calculation of Benefits is issued once the file is complete.
- If the calculation is adjusted, a Revised Calculation of Benefits is issued.
Additional information
Here is additional relevant information worth knowing for the AgriStability grant:
- Each year, enrolment, fee payment, and form submission by deadlines are required for participation.
- The program covers 80% of the loss for every dollar below a 30% margin threshold.
- Specific delivery details and administration may vary between federal and provincial jurisdictions.
- Agricultural businesses in certain regions like Nova Scotia may have additional options for late participation due to specific events like floods and fires.
Frequently Asked Questions about the AgriStability Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the AgriStability. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the AgriStability?
AgriStability provides financial support to help producers manage large income declines caused by production loss, increased costs or market conditions. For the 2026 program year, the enrolment deadline is April 30, 2026 and new optional features include pasture-related feed costs as an allowable expense, tax-aligned reference margins, and coverage notices.
How much funding can be received?
AgriStability Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 28, 2026.
Who is eligible for the AgriStability program?
To be eligible for the AgriStability program, you must:
Canadian farming business
Tax-reported farming income
Deadlines must be met
What expenses are eligible under AgriStability?
Coverage for large farm income declines.
Risk management for production loss, rising costs, and adverse market conditions.
Interim and targeted advance payments on future benefits.
Adjustments to reference margins when farm size or structure changes.
Who can I contact for more information about the AgriStability?
You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).
Where is the AgriStability available?
The AgriStability program is available across Canada.